Director of IT

As Barnsley College’s Director of IT, you will strategically and operationally lead a high quality service for the Information & Technology Department of the college. The Director of IT will ensure continuous development and execution of technical strategies that enable the College to provide customers with world-class service and maintain a position as a technically innovative and forward-looking digital institution.

The Director provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives, as well as supporting these initiatives in a hands-on manner. They also support teaching, learning and all other business operations in order to improve cost effectiveness and service quality within the College. They are responsible for all aspects of the organisation’s information technology and systems to provide communications to management, monitor progress and manage risk.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record and good leadership experience within all of the following areas: enterprise application and data base development, data management and data services infrastructures, server and network infrastructure, security administration, website/intranet development, application/customer support. You will also have strong project management skills and be able to lead and mentor small teams to deliver high-quality results with the absolute highest levels of customer service.

For further information about the role and to apply please visit our website: via the apply link, or to arrange a confidential chat, please contact the lead consultant at Peridot Partners:

Sarah Szulczewski | sarahs@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07841 017043